Eid Al Adha Dates: How Many Days Will The Private Sector Have Off in The UAE?
The break is just a little over three weeks away for UAE residents
Private sector Eid Al Adha dates: With less than a month to go until the long weekend, Bazaar Arabia shares everything you need to know about which days we can expect to have off.
If you’re suffering from midweek blues, we have news that will add a little bit of excitement to your day – the Eid Al Adha public and private sector holiday is coming next month.
It’s time to book up those staycations and get a kick-start to your plans as UAE residents are going to enjoy an extended weekend very soon.
Here, Bazaar Arabia shares everything you need to know regarding the private sector Eid al Adha dates here.
When is Eid Al Adha 2024 in The UAE?
The break for the Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha is just over three weeks away for the residents of the country.
Arafat Day marks the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage, the Islamic holiday falls on the ninth day of the Islamic month of Dhuʻl-Hijjah.
Pilgrims visiting Mecca flock to Arafat to pray during the occasion. This year, the event is expected to fall around Saturday, June 15 or Sunday, June 16. However, the exact date will be announced closer to the time by a moon sighting committee.
Following, Arafat Day, Muslims across the world mark Eid Al Adha. The occasion known as the “Festival of Sacrifice” is marked on the 10th day of Dhuʻl-Hijjah.
It’s usually celebrated by sharing a meal with their family, friends, and those who are less fortunate. Overall, it’s a time for religious observance, feasting, and fostering a community spirit.
Eid Al Adha is expected to start on the evening of Sunday, June 16, or Monday, June 17, in 2024, depending on the Islamic calendar. It lasts three days, from 10 to 12 Dhuʻl-Hijjah.
Eid Al Adha Dates: How Many Days Will The Private Sector Have Off in The UAE?
Start planning your vacations or staycations as UAE residents are expected to potentially enjoy a four to five-day weekend.
If Arafat Day falls on June 15, Saturday, then the next three days may be off – giving employees in the country a four-day weekend.
If Arafat Day is marked on June 16, Sunday, then Eid Al Adha will start on Monday, June 17 and the two subsequent holidays will fall on Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19, which means residents will enjoy a five-day weekend.
Islamic months are subject to moon sighting and the exact dates of these holidays in the Gregorian calendar are only announced closer to the occasion by UAE officials and religious committees.
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